1 00:00:03,800 --> 00:00:07,260 If you're not used to it, working from home can be an adjustment, 2 00:00:07,260 --> 00:00:09,830 and it can be especially tough, but not impossible, 3 00:00:09,830 --> 00:00:13,500 if you don't have much extra space. 4 00:00:13,500 --> 00:00:18,080 How can you squeeze an inviting workstation into an already tight space? 5 00:00:18,080 --> 00:00:20,780 Chances are there's a spot in plain sight just begging 6 00:00:20,780 --> 00:00:23,570 to be transformed into your workstation. 7 00:00:23,570 --> 00:00:25,000 Swap out an end table by the sofa, 8 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:30,180 or a nightstand by your bed, with a small desk. 9 00:00:30,180 --> 00:00:33,000 Remove visible distractions. 10 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:37,110 Only the items necessary for your work should be within arm's reach. 11 00:00:37,110 --> 00:00:39,810 If you make video calls, remember to also tidy up 12 00:00:39,810 --> 00:00:42,000 the space behind you. 13 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:45,030 Getting rid of auditory distractions can be harder. 14 00:00:45,030 --> 00:00:48,360 This is where headphones come in handy. 15 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:50,490 Setting boundaries is especially important 16 00:00:50,490 --> 00:00:52,380 if you live with other people. 17 00:00:52,380 --> 00:00:55,140 Have a conversation with roommates, children, your spouse, 18 00:00:55,140 --> 00:00:57,450 or any other people in your household. 19 00:00:57,450 --> 00:00:59,010 Come up with visual cues so they know 20 00:00:59,010 --> 00:01:00,900 when it's safe to approach you and when it's 21 00:01:00,900 --> 00:01:03,720 absolutely not OK to do so. 22 00:01:03,720 --> 00:01:05,000 But be forgiving too. 23 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:08,103 In a small space, your workstation just might be in the path of... 24 00:01:08,103 --> 00:01:12,500 other essential rooms in your house. 25 00:01:12,500 --> 00:01:14,520 If you're going to be living at home with this workstation, 26 00:01:14,520 --> 00:01:18,060 you'll need to like it. Don't outfit your room 27 00:01:18,060 --> 00:01:19,920 with boring office furniture. 28 00:01:19,920 --> 00:01:21,720 Find a table that will blend in nicely 29 00:01:21,720 --> 00:01:24,770 with the rest of your space. 30 00:01:24,770 --> 00:01:27,410 You need to be able to see your work so you can focus. 31 00:01:27,410 --> 00:01:32,500 Whether you use a table lamp or a hanging ceiling lamp, lighting is key. 32 00:01:32,500 --> 00:01:34,590 You'll need storage to keep your space tidy. 33 00:01:34,590 --> 00:01:36,460 A shelf along the wall can look great here, 34 00:01:36,460 --> 00:01:38,980 but a simple rolling cart works too. 35 00:01:38,980 --> 00:01:41,050 Finally, a nice photograph or artwork 36 00:01:41,050 --> 00:01:43,210 will go a long way towards making your workstation 37 00:01:43,210 --> 00:01:45,540 pleasant and inviting.